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title: "The Saffron Catering Management Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55f42c57-6c13-49c6-a6ef-444d948a24e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-20"
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# The Saffron Catering Management Solution

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55f42c57-6c13-49c6-a6ef-444d948a24e2

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for "The Saffron Catering Management Solution," focusing on IT kitchen management systems. This contract, valued at £60,651.47, falls under the services industry category of Software package and information systems, and will be executed in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Awarded to Civica, the procurement process was carried out via an exemption method. The contracting period runs from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028, following the tender period closure on 16th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of serving public sector needs. While Civica, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, the project was deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). Companies within these categories may find similar future opportunities in government-driven software procurement, especially if operating within the specified region. This aligns well with the public sector's ongoing demand for innovative IT solutions, enabling businesses to expand their presence in this market.

## Notice

IT Kitchen Management Solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d6176d-e4ab-42fa-94ce-d04541eeec89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,651 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,651 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d6176d-e4ab-42fa-94ce-d04541eeec89
- 10 Mar 2025 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d6176d-e4ab-42fa-94ce-d04541eeec89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d6176d-e4ab-42fa-94ce-d04541eeec89
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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